You are invited to attend a special screening and panel discussion of a new film presented by Ken Burns – Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness. Thursday, September 22, 2022 5:30-8:30 PM The Sofia, Home of B Street […]
Originally published on Friday, August 19, 2022 in CalMatters. By Darrell Steinberg While the attention surrounding Gov. Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court proposal focuses on the decades-long debate over involuntary care, the more profound part of the legislation […]
California’s shortage of behavioral health workers is at critical levels, and the Steinberg Institute is at the forefront of advocating for solutions to this challenge. This year we are sponsoring SB 964, FOCWS-BH: Future of California Workforce […]
The headline says it all. California lawmakers need to pass Assembly Bill 988! On Saturday, July 16 the new 988 number launched nationwide, connecting callers with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Folks in crisis now don’t […]
(Sacramento) On Monday Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 154 – Budget Act of 2022. The Steinberg Institute commends state leaders for their continued commitment to mental health and substance use disorder needs. The budget includes investments to […]
We are excited to announce an important addition to the Steinberg Institute team. Corey Hashida joins the Steinberg Institute as Senior Advocate. Corey will work with fellow Senior Advocate Tara Gamboa-Eastman on our legislative, policy and budget […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and a perfect opportunity to highlight the importance of talking about and treating mental illness. On Tuesday, May 10 Steinberg Institute CEO Karen Larsen joined the anchor team from CBS Sacramento […]
California’s kids are struggling. The pandemic and related issues have created a mental health crisis for our kids. California’s educators have been on the front lines of this challenge. It’s time for bold and collaborative action. In […]
“Everyone knows someone who suffers from brain illness, though it is rarely discussed.” This is one of three indisputable facts that guide our vision to create a system of care in which brain illness is addressed with […]
120 Days Before July 16 Launch, Leading Mental Health Organizations Offer State and Municipal Leaders a Comprehensive Roadmap for Emergency Response Preparedness Washington, D.C. – March 16, 2022 – The CEO Alliance for Mental Health, a collaborative […]
